SC Freiburg vs FC Bayern München (Friday, 20:30CET)

SC Freiburg coach Christian Streich is expected to name the same side that beat FC Ingolstadt 04 2-1 before the winter break. Midfielder Amir Abrashi left the club’s winter training camp early with a suspected ankle injury but has been cleared to return to training, although he is unlikely to feature. Forward Nils Petersen and winger Onur Bulut could also return to the side, but defender Caglar Söyüncü is doubtful with adductor complaints.

Thiago (thigh) and Jerome Boating (shoulder) are definitely out for the record champions, with the former’s absence opening up a space in midfield, which the versatile Joshua Kimmich is expected to fill, especially as Arturo Vidal is rated doubtful with a rib injury. Carlo Ancelotti could, however, restore Thomas Müller to the starting XI in a 4-2-3-1 formation, behind top scorer Robert Lewandowski.